A Little Faith
Required String Notes:AEADEA
Tune to Custom Tuning (AEADEA)Tune to Custom Tuning (AEADEA)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (AEADEA).
Custom Tuning (AEADEA)
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A
Target: 55.0 Hz
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Waiting for sound
A55
E82
A110
D147
E165
A220
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (AEADEA)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “A Little Faith”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | E2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | A2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D3 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | E3 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | A3 | Tune down 7 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"A Little Faith" by John Sid Band is played in Custom Tuning (AEADEA) (AEADEA). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A, string 5 down to E, string 4 down to A, string 3 down to D, string 2 down to E, string 1 down to A. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 7 semitones down. John Sid Band uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (AEADEA)
Already tuned to AEADEA? These tunings are just one small change away.
John Sid Band’s Guitar Tunings
John Sid Band plays 2 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (AEADEA). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (AEADEA)AEADEA2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (AEADEA)
Strings and tools that make playing "A Little Faith" in Custom Tuning (AEADEA) easier.
Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072)
Recommended gauge .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“A Little Faith” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "A Little Faith" by John Sid Band in?
"A Little Faith" is played in Custom Tuning (AEADEA): AEADEA, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "A Little Faith"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down 5 semitones (A2 → E2). String 4: tune down 5 semitones (D3 → A2). String 3: tune down 5 semitones (G3 → D3). String 2: tune down 7 semitones (B3 → E3). String 1: tune down 7 semitones (E4 → A3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (AEADEA)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
Which other John Sid Band songs use this tuning?
"Open" — all in AEADEA, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by John Sid Band
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by John Sid Band:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (AEADEA)
Once tuned to AEADEA, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)Intermediate
EAC#G#BENo Capo
Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#)Intermediate
BF#C#F#BA#No Capo